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this interactive half-day symposium will feature leading scientists working in the Arctic and Antarctic, and related activities led by experienced polar science educators from the ANDRILL, WISSARD
and U.S. Ice Drilling Programs. Build your background knowledge about climate change science and learn how scientists use data from sediment cores,
ice cores, and even microbes living in the ice, to interpret our climate records.
- Learn about the latest in cutting-edge polar science research from the scientists;
- Participate in engaging hands-on activities that support key national science standards;
- Get your questions answered by NINE polar experts during a facilitated panel discussion;
- Attend on Saturday, March 12th.
- Take home FREE classroom-tested and scientist-approved curricula, books, videos,
and creative
ideas
to use in your classroom now!
- Door prizes and refreshments provided.
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Talks during the symposium include:
An overview of science at the poles, Dr. Ross Powell, NIU
Greenhouse gases and climate information from polar ice cores, Dr. Ed Brooks, OSU
How the discovery of life helps us interpret the climate record, Dr. Christine Foreman, MSU
TEACHERS MUST REGISTER FOR THIS SYMPOSIUM IN ADDITION TO THE NSTA CONFERENCE. The $54 fee includes an invitation to attend eight follow up presentations on Saturday, March 12th, and a take-home bag filled with high quality classroom materials.
For more information please contact Susan Kelly at susan.kelly@montana.edu
You can access the full symposium agenda and abstracts for the follow-up presentations on Saturday, March 12th http://www.wissard.org/education/NSTAsymposium
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Big Sky Institute, Montana State University
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